Practice Support Analyst – eDiscovery Operations

Latham & Watkins LLP • Washington, DC

13d • $100,000 - $115,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Practice Support Analyst – eDiscovery Operations is an integral part of Latham’s Technology & Information Services department. This role will be responsible for primarily supporting the eDiscovery vendor program for the Practice Support Services team, while managing project prioritization, deadline negotiation, and expectation management for case teams and Project Managers. This role will be located in either our Los Angeles, New York, or Washington D.C. office. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence. This role will also require working Pacific Time Zone hours, regardless of office location.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or an equivalent
• A minimum of three (3) years of paralegal, practice support or administrative experience
• Display the ability to organize, execute, and monitor projects to achieve required project objectives
• Possess well-developed organizational skills required to manage time, plan and prioritize effectively, and handle multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate knowledge of legal concepts and methodologies

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree or an equivalent, preferably; a minimum of five (5) years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Experience reviewing and negotiating eDiscovery vendor contracts, preferably

Responsibilities

• Aiding in developing the firm's relationships with eDiscovery service providers by attending regular meetings to discuss performance, evaluating new services, and ensuring compliance with the firm's security, data management, and data privacy standards
• Leveraging the standard workflow for procuring eDiscovery and managed document review providers, including using template client service agreements and escalating issues to subject matter experts
• Supporting the eDiscovery Operations team in the screening process for contract attorney candidates, contributing to the development of standard forms and procedures for screening candidates, and facilitating exception requests for disqualified candidates
• Maintaining and updating a current repository of vendor information, including contacts, pricing, mergers and acquisitions, client engagements, and services offered
• Collaborating with management to track Project Manager team compliance with matter vendor tracking and data disposition requirements
• Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains

Benefits

• Healthcare, life and disability insurance
• A generous 401k plan
• At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
• Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
• Professional development programs
• Employee discounts
• Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees